Inflammation is actually a defense mechanism in our body, and helps in fighting injuries and infections. However, chronic inflammation is known to result in weight gain and disease, in addition to making us prone to cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. There are several anti-inflammatory foods we can eat to keep disease at bay.

Broccoli is one to mention. It is extremely nutritious vegetable known to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is also packed with calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. We can incorporate broccoli in soups and salads, or stir fry it with other veggies and season them up with salt and pepper for a filling dish.

It may not be familiar to us that eating helps our body produce natural killer cells. Also, berries are loaded with vitamins, mineral and fiber. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries are easy to eat, and powerful anti-inflammatory foods; they are also good for our health.

¹Olive oil is beneficial for our health in multiple ways. ²It is known for its cheap price. ³Being a key ingredient in Mediterranean cooking, olive oil is known to lower cholesterol and promote heart health. ⁴This is because it is rich in monosaturated fats. ⁵These types of fats are good for our body.

Fatty fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fats. We can have salmon, sardines and even anchovies. Plus, they also give us protein boost and keep kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes at bay. The taste does not seem to be a significant factor. They are amazing anti-inflammatory foods and are quite filling too.

Question – 1

The author would apparently agree that the relationship between inflammation and disease in paragraph 1 is similar to the phenomenon of …

(A) salt and high blood pressure

(B) anemia and iron deficiency

(C) water and dehydration

(D) iron and heart disease

(E) sugar and energy

Jawab: (B)

Untuk menjawab pertanyaan: The author would apparently agree that the relationship between inflammation and disease in paragraph 1 is similar to the phenomenon of … cari informasi yang terdapat pada paragraf 1.

Paragraph 1: Inflammation is actually a defense mechanism in our body, and helps in fighting injuries and infections. However, chronic inflammation is known to result in weight gain and disease, in addition to making us prone to cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. There are several anti-inflammatory foods we can eat to keep disease at bay.

Paragraf 1: Peradangan sebenarnya merupakan mekanisme pertahanan dalam tubuh kita, dan membantu melawan cedera dan infeksi. Namun, peradangan kronis diketahui menyebabkan penambahan berat badan dan penyakit, selain membuat kita rentan terhadap kanker dan artritis reumatoid. Ada beberapa makanan anti-inflamasi yang bisa kita makan untuk mencegah penyakit.

Dari paragraph 1 pada bacaan di atas dapat diketahui bahwa peradangan (inflammation) memiliki hubungan dengan adanya cedera (injuries) atau infeksi (infections) di dalam tubuh. Di mana adanya cedera atau infeksi dalam tubuh dapat menimbulkan perdangan.

Kondisi ini serupa dengan hubungan antara anemia dengan iron deficiency (kekurangan zat besi). Di mana kekurangan zat besi dapat menimbulkan anemia.

Jadi, jawaban untuk The author would apparently agree that the relationship between inflammation and disease in paragraph 1 is similar to the phenomenon of … adalah anemia and iron deficiency.

Question – 2

Which sentence is NOT relevant to the topic discussed in paragraph 4?

(A) Sentence 1

(B) Sentence 2

(C) Sentence 3

(D) Sentence 4

(E) Sentence 5

Jawab: (B)

Topik pembicaraan paragraph 4 mengenai kandungan minyak zaitun beserta dengan manfaatnya untuk kesehatan. Lima pernyataan di paragraf 4 membicarakan topik berikut.

1. Olive oil is beneficial for our health in multiple ways
   Minyak zaitun bermanfaat bagi kesehatan kita dalam berbagai cara.

2. It is known for its cheap price.
   Minyak ini dikenal dengan harganya yang murah.

3. Being a key ingredient in Mediterranean cooking, olive oil is known to lower cholesterol and promote heart health.
   Menjadi bahan utama dalam masakan Mediterania, minyak zaitun dikenal dapat menurunkan kolesterol dan meningkatkan kesehatan jantung.

4. This is because it is rich in monosaturated fats.
   Ini disebabkan karena minyak zaitun kaya akan lemak tak jenuh tunggal.

5. These types of fats are good for our body.
   Jenis lemak ini baik untuk tubuh kita.

Kalimat (1), (3), (4), dan (5) membicarakan manfaat dan/atau kandngan minyak zaitun. Sedangkan kalimat (2) menerangkan mengenai harga dari minyak zaitun. Sehingga kalimat (2) tidak relevan degan topik diskusi di paragraf 4.

Jadi, jawaban untuk Which sentence is NOT relevant to the topic discussed in paragraph 4? adalah Sentence 2.

Question – 3

The author describes anti-inflammatory foods that can reduce the amount of food taken in paragraphs ….

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 2 and 5

(E) 3 and 5

Jawab: (C)

The author describes anti-inflammatory foods that can reduce the amount of food taken in paragraphs … (Penulis menjelaskan makanan anti inflamasi yang dapat mengurangi jumlah makanan yang dikonsumsi dalam paragraf…)

Mengurangi jumlah makanan yang dikonsumsi dapat dilakukan dengan mengonsumsi makanan yang mengenyangkan. Dari bacaan dapat diketahui bahwa makanan anti-inflamasi yang mengenyangkan terdapat di paragraf 2 dan 3.

Dari bacaan yang diberikan terdapat di atas beberapa informasi berikut.

Paragraph 2: Broccoli is one to mention. It is extremely nutritious vegetable known to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is also packed with calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. We can incorporate broccoli in soups and salads, or stir fry it with other veggies and season them up with salt and pepper for a filling dish.

Peragraf 2: Brokoli adalah salah satunya. Ini adalah sayuran yang sangat bergizi yang dikenal dapat menurunkan risiko penyakit kardiovaskular. Itu juga dikemas dengan kalsium, vitamin A, vitamin C, dan potasium. Kita bisa memasukkan brokoli ke dalam sup dan salad, atau menggorengnya dengan sayuran lain dan membumbuinya dengan garam dan merica sebagai hidangan yang mengenyangkan.

Paragraph 3: Fatty fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fats. We can have salmon, sardines and even anchovies. Plus, they also give us protein boost and keep kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes at bay. The taste does not seem to be a significant factor. They are amazing anti-inflammatory foods and are quite filling too.

Paragraf 3: Ikan berlemak adalah sumber lemak omega-3 yang sangat baik. Kita bisa makan salmon, sarden, dan bahkan ikan teri. Selain itu, mereka juga memberi kita tambahan protein dan mencegah penyakit ginjal, penyakit jantung, dan diabetes. Rasanya sepertinya bukan faktor yang signifikan. Makanan ini adalah makanan anti-inflamasi yang luar biasa dan juga cukup mengenyangkan.

Jadi, jawaban untuk The author describes anti-inflammatory foods that can reduce the amount of food taken in paragraphs …. adalah 2 and 3.

Question – 4

Here are the jumbled sentences from the paragraph that follows the above paragraph. Please reorder the following sentences.

• a) It is because they help in keeping cancer at bay.
• b) Grape skin is rich in resveratrol that comes with multiple health benefits.
• c) Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and potassium.
• d) Studies have shown that grapes and tomatoes keep our heart healthy and have anti-inflammatory properties.
• e) If you are a picky eater who leaves tomatoes on the plate, chances are you will now start eating them.

The best order of the sentences above is ….

(A) d – e – a – c – b

(B) d – e – a – b – c

(C) d – b – c – e – a

(D) d – b – c – a – e

(E) d – e – c – a – b

Jawab: (C)

Di sini perintah pada soal menyuruh untuk menyusun ulang kalimat yang urutannya masih campur aduk.

• a) It is because they help in keeping cancer at bay: Hal ini karena mereka membantu mencegah kanker.
  
• b) Grape skin is rich in resveratrol that comes with multiple health benefits = Kulit anggur kaya akan resveratrol yang memiliki beragam manfaat kesehatan.
  
• c) Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and potassium = Tomat juga kaya akan vitamin C dan potasium.
  
• d) Studies have shown that grapes and tomatoes keep our heart healthy and have anti-inflammatory properties = Penelitian telah menunjukkan bahwa anggur dan tomat menjaga kesehatan jantung kita dan memiliki sifat anti-inflamasi.
  
• e) If you are a picky eater who leaves tomatoes on the plate, chances are you will now start eating them = Jika Anda termasuk orang yang pilih-pilih makanan dan meninggalkan tomat di piring, kemungkinan besar Anda sekarang akan mulai memakannya.

Urutan kalimat yang tepat dapat diawali dengan sebuah kalimat umum seperti pada pernyataan d. Selanjutnya diperinci lagi dengan kalimat-kalimat yang menerangkan pernyataan d tersebut yaitu pernyataan b dan pernyataan c.

Berikutnya pernyataan yang sesuai adalah pernyataan e yang ditutup dengan pernyataan a.

Jadi, jawaban yang tepat untuk The best order of the sentences above is …. adalah d – b – c – e – a.